Okay, so I decided to throw a purple-themed party because, well, why not? Purple’s a cool color, and I figured it would be a fun challenge to make all the food match. Here’s how it went down.
Brainstorming and Prepping
First, I brainstormed a bunch of purple foods. Naturally, things like blueberries and grapes came to mind. I also thought about using food coloring, but I wanted to keep it as natural as possible. I made a list of potential dishes and started gathering recipes.
The Cooking Adventure
- Blueberry Smoothie Bowls: I blended frozen blueberries with some yogurt and a splash of milk. Topped them with more blueberries, some blackberries (they count, right?), and a sprinkle of chia seeds. These were a hit for breakfast the day of the party.
- Purple Potato Salad: Okay, finding purple potatoes was a bit of a mission, but I managed! I boiled them, diced them up, and mixed them with a simple dressing of mayo, mustard, and some herbs. It looked really cool and tasted pretty good too.
- Grape and Cheese Skewers: Super easy. I just threaded some purple grapes and cubes of white cheddar onto skewers. These were a nice, light snack.
- Cookies Wafers: The Purple Splash of the Classic. I found a box of cookies wafers in my home and I took some purple food coloring and make them purple one by one. The process was not hard at all.
The Big Day
I set everything up on a table with a purple tablecloth, naturally. I even found some purple flowers to use as a centerpiece. My friends arrived, and they were pretty impressed with the spread. Everyone loved the smoothie bowls, and the purple potato salad was a conversation starter for sure.
The Verdict
It was a lot of work, but honestly, it was super fun. Seeing all that purple food together was really satisfying. Plus, everything tasted pretty good, if I do say so myself. I’d definitely do it again, maybe with a different color next time. Green, perhaps? Or maybe even a rainbow theme. The possibilities are endless!